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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-25-2015, 07:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 470
Posted By sorrys70

Re: 350 tbi chip or ecu

thank you. im thinking a carb may be in my future.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-25-2015, 07:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 470
Posted By sorrys70

Re: 350 tbi chip or ecu

i would love to but i cant afford a 200$ chip right now i was hoping to find a old cop car ecu or chip for a better deal.
Forum: Engine Swap
02-25-2015, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 635
Posted By sorrys70

Re: 305TBI to 350TBI Swap Questions

it will get it up and running. but it will run lean and constantly surge looking for an idle.
idid it im my car, you can live with it but it doesnt perform any better than the 305 you took out. dont...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-25-2015, 07:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 470
Posted By sorrys70

Re: 350 tbi chip or ecu

I was under the impression you cant use the truck ecm in a thirdgen
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-25-2015, 03:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 470
Posted By sorrys70

Re: 350 tbi chip or ecu

1991 rs auto 305
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-25-2015, 11:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 470
Posted By sorrys70

Re: 350 tbi chip or ecu

I dont remember the numbers but it shouldn't matter because its not a stock 71 engine
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-25-2015, 11:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 470
Posted By sorrys70

Re: 350 tbi chip or ecu

No, i put the monte engine in the car and put the tbi from the old 305 on it. Im looking for a 350 chip so it doesn't run way too lean.
Forum: History / Originality
02-24-2015, 11:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,046
Posted By sorrys70

Re: 86 IROC: fake iroc or a z28? PS: worthy purchase?

there is no way in hell that thing has 40k on it more like 240k!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-24-2015, 11:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 470
Posted By sorrys70

Re: 350 tbi chip or ecu

its from A 71 monte carlo but its been rebuilt. its .30 over with a mild cam
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-24-2015, 10:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 470
Posted By sorrys70

350 tbi chip or ecu

i did a 350 tbi swap and am looking for the 350 auto chip preferably with the governor removed. there seem to be none left on ebay or in the junkyard -thanks
Forum: Brakes
02-19-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 709
Posted By sorrys70

e brake issue.

i cant seem to get a straight answer on this one. I have a 1991 rs and i recently put a 9 bolt in my car with cast iron calipers. it used to be drums so i have to change over the cables. does anyone...
Forum: History / Originality
02-10-2015, 05:04 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 28,133
Posted By sorrys70

Re: why are our cars not all that desirable

It's all good. I love my third Gen. : ) even if it's not perfect
Forum: History / Originality
02-10-2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 28,133
Posted By sorrys70

Re: why are our cars not all that desirable

You know what you're right I was wrong The third gen is an immaculate piece of craftsmanship and lightning fast and I give in. you win. give me a call when a special edition third gen sells for a...
Forum: History / Originality
02-10-2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 28,133
Posted By sorrys70

Re: why are our cars not all that desirable

It was for the sake of Conversation. I'm not trying to start a technical debate. When I'm at a stoplight and a 911 pulls up next to me and I Blow by him for the next quarter to half mile it feels...
Forum: History / Originality
02-10-2015, 01:41 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 28,133
Posted By sorrys70

Re: why are our cars not all that desirable

I was referring to the quarter mile not 100 laps at monza
Forum: History / Originality
02-10-2015, 01:36 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 28,133
Posted By sorrys70

Re: why are our cars not all that desirable

Im sorry i dont care what that magazine said. stock third gens are slow. 350 tpi or not. If you are satisfied with the performance of one stock more power to you .
Forum: Interior
02-09-2015, 11:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 787
Posted By sorrys70

Re: Removal of shift knob

needle nose pliers and 2 hours of misery
Forum: History / Originality
02-09-2015, 10:31 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 28,133
Posted By sorrys70

Re: why are our cars not all that desirable

dude! i did the same thing to my third gen lol! i used a dent puller and some quick steel to fix it hah drove it for years with a patched oil pan
Forum: History / Originality
02-09-2015, 10:16 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 28,133
Posted By sorrys70

Re: why are our cars not all that desirable

people say they suck because in all honestly ..... they do. the joy of the third gen ownership is making a mediocre car awesome. ( and i love my car ive owned it for 15 years.)but im a realist im...
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-18-2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,327
Posted By sorrys70

Re: 87 GTA KITT replica in England

love the third gen love in the uk! how does it hold up as far as rust is concerned ? from what i understand the uk is like a death sentence to most cars
Forum: Camaros for Sale
01-18-2015, 07:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,578
Posted By sorrys70

Re: What's a good selling price?

here in ny it would take a long time to sell it for 5k but its a nice car
Forum: Interior
07-03-2014, 09:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,604
Posted By sorrys70

Re: Mustang "smart windows" on a thirdgen

it actually was mercedes benz that did it first. none the less merc is still better than ford
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-03-2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 21,124
Posted By sorrys70

Re: Thirdgen Tech "How To" Videos

hey man i used your videos for my ball joints and window motors very helpful! thanks and keep up the good work
Forum: Body
06-25-2014, 10:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,740
Posted By sorrys70

Re: Hatch Pull-Down Help Desperately Needed!

I just set mine in a nice sealed closed position and welded it there. No more hatch issues!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-25-2014, 10:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 947
Posted By sorrys70

Re: front end clunk

Strut mounts are new . The two prime suspects are a arm bushings and maybe a frame crack ( hope not )
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-25-2014, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 947
Posted By sorrys70

Re: front end clunk

I was hoping it wasn't the a arm bushings . They are still there but look a little tired. I was hoping it was something else that i was overlooking. But im beginning to think you are correct
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-25-2014, 07:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 947
Posted By sorrys70

Re: front end clunk

Sorry for the double post .i checked the links they are from like a year ago they look new
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-25-2014, 07:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 947
Posted By sorrys70

Re: front end clunk

Yea it isn't those . Its def from the front of the car . They looked good
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-25-2014, 06:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 947
Posted By sorrys70

Re: front end clunk

Yea it isn't those . Its def from the tront of the car . They looked good
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-24-2014, 11:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 822
Posted By sorrys70

Re: Third Gen Experts... School me please!

in my experience i would avoid a 90 - 92 camaro . gm used cheap chinese recycled sheatmetal. my 91 rusts and cracks much faster than any of the 80s models near me (long island) if i had known this...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-24-2014, 11:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 947
Posted By sorrys70

front end clunk

i have a 1991rs it has a clunking in the front end. it seems to be near the passenger side foot well. it happens under hard accel and decel . it tends to happen more while turning but happens in a...
Forum: Body
06-24-2014, 10:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,891
Posted By sorrys70

Re: banging/clattering from rear passenger side

ihad the exact sameproblem with my 91 rs it was the rear contol arm. im my case the bolt was loose but it may be worn out bushings as well . good luck it drove me crazy and once i had it figured out...
Forum: TPI
06-19-2014, 07:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 715
Posted By sorrys70

Re: I need help with a stumble and a miss

Reving pretty high huh lol
Forum: TPI
06-18-2014, 12:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 715
Posted By sorrys70

Re: I need help with a stumble and a miss

my guess would be the injectors, my buddys tpi engine had similar problems we replaced the injectors on it and it was like night and day. good luck
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-17-2014, 10:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,003
Posted By sorrys70

Re: Best and Worst Repairs

the best: puting a posi disc rear in my 91 rs went smooth and love having reAL brakes.
the worst: head gaskets! made the mistake of not just pulling the whole engine. its so tight to do anything,...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-05-2014, 10:35 PM
Replies: 576
Views: 84,426
Posted By sorrys70

Re: All Members One Pic ONLY!

1991 rs 355 swap
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,419
Posted By sorrys70

Re: TPI and non-roller block?

Oh... Yea... I knew that lol. was just hoping there was some sort of miracle fix for this. I bought a flex dipstick and had no luck installing it. It was short and still in the way
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,419
Posted By sorrys70

Re: TPI and non-roller block?

Im having the same dipstick problem! What is a "ds" dipstick that your speaking of ?
Forum: Convertibles
06-05-2014, 06:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,485
Posted By sorrys70

Re: How can i fix this

Yea its no big deal
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-04-2014, 09:56 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 70,116
Posted By sorrys70

Re: best non fbody that compliments your thirdgen

heres my 91 and my 1997 tahoe . a smart match if you ask me
Forum: TBI
05-16-2014, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,046
Posted By sorrys70

Re: Tbi with perfomer intake

Pretty thin id say a quarter inch maybe
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-15-2014, 12:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,949
Posted By sorrys70

Re: Ls motors to stay away from.

Well for 60k it was slap free. And now that its there it burns my soul everytime i drive it : (
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-15-2014, 11:39 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,949
Posted By sorrys70

Re: Ls motors to stay away from.

I have an early 5.7 from a ws6 trans am in my car and it has the dreaded #7 piston slap. Avoid that era of engine unless you dont mind the horrendous knocking noise untill it warms up every morning
Forum: TBI
05-15-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,046
Posted By sorrys70

Tbi with perfomer intake

I have a edlebrock performer intake manifold that i want to put the tbi adapter plate on. Does anyone here know if this set up will fit under a stock hood?
Forum: Convertibles
05-01-2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,188
Posted By sorrys70

Re: Do you leave your top down in parking lots

Its still better than a 1500 top replacement : )
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-01-2014, 01:06 PM
Replies: 1,018
Views: 65,330
Posted By sorrys70

Re: Whats the first thing you get asked about your third gen?

When we are in my fathers 89 vert people have no idea what it is! That enormous back window isnt there and people cant identify that its even a thirdgen. Had one guy ask if it was some kind of...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-01-2014, 11:19 AM
Replies: 1,018
Views: 65,330
Posted By sorrys70

Re: Whats the first thing you get asked about your third gen?

Them:What year trans am is that?
Me: its a 1991 camaro...
Forum: Interior
05-01-2014, 10:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,878
Posted By sorrys70

Re: Dome Light not Working

They are all on the same fuse. (I think) it should just be a 15 fuse
Forum: Convertibles
05-01-2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,188
Posted By sorrys70

Re: Do you leave your top down in parking lots

Leave the top down, and dont ever lock the doors! Nothing they steal out of your car is as costly as replacing the top when the cut it with a box cutter !! - new york 89 vert owner
Forum: Convertibles
05-01-2014, 10:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,049
Posted By sorrys70

Re: New Convertible owner

Nice ride my old man has a vert he loves it, you are right those are the worst steering wheels ever! Enjoy the car they are a blast to own !
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